Zend Server for IBM i, MySQL and Drupal offer an open source solution that can leverage existing hardware and software investment in IBM i without requiring a capital expenditure. Are you tired of the “web team” at your company getting all the glory? Attend this session to learn how quick and easy it is to install an open source PHP application on your IBM i. You can join the millions of companies leveraging Drupal for open source content management and host your company intranet on IBM i.

Exploring DB2 Data Access in PHP

The DB2 extension built in to PHP is a curious beast and works well right out of the gate. But could there be more to look at? In this presentation we explore the basics of the DB2 connection and review examples of how to manipulate library lists. In addition, we’ll explore concepts of standard connect & persistent connections and review when it’s best to use each. Also an exploration of performance optimization techniques and recent changes will be reviewed.